This course is designed to improve knowledge and skills on Gender Based Violence for people working with survivors in the Western Cape. The aim is to deepen understanding and provide an approach to assessment, treatment, and management of a GBV survivor. This course is accredited for 5 ethics CEU's.
About the course
Course Design:
Self-directed.
Duration:
It will take you approximately 5 hours to complete.
Eligibility for this course:
- Work with survivors of GBV
- Work in Western Cape
Accreditation:
5 ethics CEU's on Level 1, according to the HPCSA’s guidelines .
Certification:
Participants need 70% pass mark for final quiz.
Published:
October 2023
Course curriculum
The following modules are covered in this course:
Welcome
- Overview of the course
Module 1
- Criminal Law Sexual Offences and Related Matters Amendment Act, Basic principles
- Care of the gender-based violence survivor: Physical assault and sexual offences
- Neurobiology of trauma: Understanding the effect of trauma
- Forensic medical considerations and general approach
Module 2
- The forensic examination
- Guidance on consent
- History and examination
- Description of examination findings
- Forensic evidence collection
Module 3
- Completion of the J88
Module 4
- Medical management, follow-up and referral
Module 5
- Approach to the examination of child victims of sexual offences and sexual abuse
- Legislation and relevant legal definitions; Criminal Law (Sexual offences and Related matters) Amendment Act, No. 32 of 2007
- Self-care for Health Care Workers